Chapter 24

"Freya, did he apologize?"

Audrey's question caught Freya off guard, and with a sly twist of her head, she glanced at Kieran.

Sensing Freya's mischievous intent and fearing she might spew nonsense before Audrey, Kieran walked forward to grab Freya by the arm. "Grandma, excuse me. Ms. Dawson and I need to talk in private. We'll be upstairs." With that, Kieran pulled Freya up the stairs in long strides.

Caught by surprise, Audrey called out, "Kieran! My dear boy, be gentle... She's a lady! If you mistreat Freya, I won't let you off the hook!"

Upstairs, Kieran threw Freya onto the bed and locked the bedroom door.

"Mr. Sutton, what's the meaning of this?" Leaning against the headboard, Freya teased Kieran at the door, "Doing this... what would Ms. Harwood think? She might get jealous, you know."

her neck, his voice cold, "Have I been too lenient with you? Who gave you the nerve to show

Of course, I had to come and see her." Freya tilted her head back, meeting Kieran's force

fueled Kieran's anger.

Sutton, you've been making life hell for the Dawson Group, just to see me beg, haven't you? If you kill me, who will you watch

cold laugh, releasing Freya, "Quite insightful of you. Well then, let's see

a glass of red wine and waiting

began, "The factory in the west end, downtown development projects, the 15th of every month's overseas trade, and I believe the Sutton Group also

more. These were all part of the Sutton Group's darker ventures, including illicit dealings. Such matters, let alone to someone

back on your schemes against the Dawson Group. Otherwise, I can make these secrets

voice was laced with danger. Freya

We could part ways amicably. You withdraw your moves against the Dawson Group, and I'll keep these secrets.

hand, you talk about breaking off our engagement, and on the other, you cozy up to Grandma to secure your position. And you dare to talk about parting ways amicably?" Kieran scoffed coldly, "If it weren't for Ellie's generosity in not holding a grudge against you, I wouldn't have

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